Legal
August 12, 2024
National Tribal Impact Unlikely in Southern Ute’s Lawsuit against Colorado
Colorado was among the states that launched online and retail sports betting in 2020. The activity was legalized through Proposition DD which received the approval of voters on November 5, 2019. Under a compact dating back to the 90s, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe was also permitted to launch sports betting. However, the state required […]
Sports
August 12, 2024
DraftKings May Reap $270M from Surcharge if Gamble Succeeds
Yet, this may not be the only consideration that has played in DraftKings’ recent decision to apply a surcharge that is designed to help the company compete against the black market and offer better odds back to its customers. DraftKings Primed to Reap Benefits of Surcharge – Maybe It doesn’t hurt that the surcharge, to […]
Casino
August 12, 2024
Efforts to Accelerate License Bidding in Downstate New York Grind to a Halt
The legislation proposal meant to speed up the bidding for downstate casino licenses in New York has pretty much stopped in its tracks. People who know the industry and political scene agree that the bill is as good as dead. The bill intended to get bids rolling in by the end of August 2024. But […]
Casino
August 9, 2024
Lyllo Casino Partners with Supermodel Victoria Silvstedt in Vibrant New Campaign
Leading iGaming operator ComeOn Group has announced an exciting new venture, partnering with supermodel and Hollywood star Victoria Silvstedt to promote its Lyllo Casino brand. This collaboration brings international glamour to the Swedish casino brand, which has previously worked only with prominent local celebrities. The Ad Appeals to US Audiences Front lining Lyllo Casino’s new […]
Lottery
August 9, 2024
Powerball Jackpot Soars to $201M for Upcoming Drawing
An estimated $185 million was the grand prize from America’s popular lottery game, Powerball, on Wednesday. The jackpot had a cash option which would be $92 million. However, despite the attempts of millions of lottery players across the country, nobody matched all winning numbers from the recent draw to secure the grand prize. Wednesday’s Powerball […]
Industry
August 9, 2024
Churchill Downs Floods Northern Virginia Residents With The Rose Ads
At the end of February, Nasdaq-listed Churchill Downs Incorporated announced it received approval from the Town of Dumfries to open Phase One of The Rose Gaming Resort (The Rose) with 1,650 historical racing machines (HRMs), 500 more than the original plan. The $460-million gaming resort, which was scheduled to open 25 miles south of Dumfries […]
Lottery
August 9, 2024
Historic Virginia Lottery Profits to Boost K-12 Education
Across the United States, state lotteries help bring valuable funds for a wide range of programs. From education, community and different state programs, lotteries provide not only vital funds but enable residents to participate in legal and fair lottery games. Virginia is a state that currently offers a variety of lottery games. Earlier this week, […]
Casino
August 9, 2024
Dreamscape’s Rio Hotel & Casino Confirms Staff Downsizing
In February 2023, Dreamscape Companies announced the completion of a capital raise of $850 million that would be used to finance the renovation of its Rio Hotel & Casino property as well as to launch a new gaming and entertainment platform. On Thursday, a statement from the off-Strip property conveyed the layoff of a number […]
Industry
August 9, 2024
Police Find Cocaine, Illegal Gambling Machines in Liquor Store Raid
Across the United States, law enforcement targets establishments that offer illegal gambling. Such venues are often tied to other unlawful activities, including drug distribution, prostitution, as well as violent crimes such as robberies, battery and shootings. In one such operation, Norwalk, Connecticut law enforcement raided a liquor store on Ely Avenue. The operation followed a […]
Lottery
August 9, 2024
Man Misses Jackpot by a Number, Wins $795K Very Next Day
The anonymous player was participating in a popular lottery game, Fantasy 5, the jackpot for which he had missed by a single number a day before. Yet, surprise came knocking as the incredulous Macomb County resident won the very next day playing the same game, and claiming the coveted jackpot – sitting at $795,905 at […]
